What's Up at the CSC

The CSC is a not-for-profit volunteer-run organization which serves to foster the art and craft of cinematography in Canada. We encourage our members to volunteer on the various committees dedicated to different aspects of our society. Being part of a committee is also a benefit of being a member; it’s a great way to network and get to know other cinematographers and to come together with shared visions to create new initiatives or assist with ongoing ones.

1. MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The Mentorship Program has been launched, and the matching up of the mentees and mentors complete. Thank you to all the CSC members who agreed to mentor and thank you to the mentees who are taking place in this inaugural six-month program.

2. DIVERSITY

The Outreach and Education Division of the Diversity Committee is working on a program that allows the CSC to conduct an outreach program that gives visibility to communities, organizations and schools. The hope is to educate people about the CSC and Canadian cinematography as a path to employment. In doing so, it is our hope that an increase of membership will be the outcome. Particular attention will be placed on outreach to BIPOC and diverse communities with the goal of expanding access, opportunity and education to those that have been underrepresented in the film community. To facilitate this, we are working on an instruction manual (a “how-to” book) that will allow anyone at the CSC to step in and carry on the work that is needed to allow for a successful outreach program.

3. CSC LIVE

In the works for February, in line with Black History Month, the CSC Live hosts will be associate member Rion Gonzales, associate member Keenan Lynch, and associate member and gaffer Rohan Lawrence.

4. AWARDS

The CSC Award entries have been submitted and the juries will meet this month. Nominations will be announced in March 2021.

5. CANADIAN CINEMATOGRAPHER MAGAZINE

The “Free Issue” promo that started in December 2020 continues until June 2021

CSC Mourns Death of Stephen Cook

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Stephen Cook (January 9, 2021), former owner of Arri/Nagra. Stephen was fondly known as Mr. Arri in Canada throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Our condolences to Suzanne and Joseph Sunday and their extended family.